And, as Mothering Instincts Week continues, I have a question for you....What is the best advice your mom ever gave you?

As for me, my mom always reminded me of the saying, "This too shall soon pass." Those words have alot of truth. She'd say it when I was a teenager crying over a break-up or later in life if things got rough...Those words have stayed with me. I think her advice was something I could hold onto throughout my lifetime.

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one of my mom's favorite sayings is "yard by yard, life is hard, inch by inch, it's a cinch." great thing to remember when faced with something that seems too hard to do or a challenge that seems too difficult to overcome.

Hi Cindy,Beautiful art pieces and necklace! Love them! I don't know how you get so much done! You must never sleep! The best advice I ever got from my Mom was to marry my husband. I listened to her for once and I've never regretted it! :)Have a wonderful Tuesday, dear girl!Love, Sonya

Cindy~ #1..these are beautiful!As for mommy dearest... I could write a book..( i would never tell her...but she IS always right!)Ummm..now lets see....#1..keep learning... your education is something no one can ever take from you"#2~ Make sure he loves you more.#3~ Don't swing your arms when you walk. A lady doesn't do that.see.. i could go on and on and on...Smiles~xoxo

I honestly don't remember any good advice from my Mum. She was always negative and controlling to me.If I ever dared to voice my opinion, I was mainly told 'You make your bed, you'll have to lie on it'. So I used to always have a good think before I did anything. But it was never to encourage.I made up for that with my own children.Big HugsJ xxxxxx

Beautiful "art" pieces!! Love your work! I think my Mom's best advice was to always tell the truth, that way whatever or however something is asked, the answer will always be the same.....somethng I passed on to my kids....

Mom was a survivor of life and that was a great example for me. I tell my kids to "don't sweat the small stuff because something bigger will come along to worry about"...lol...I'm very encouraging that way.

Hi CindyMore amazing artwork.I cannot believe this but that is my Mum's favourite saying, how amazing is that. My Mum (and Dad) are in my view the people I turn to for advice or to sound things out as I know no matter what, they will give me advice that is worth taking on board. They both tell me that I need to believe in myself more than I do, but that is a difficult one to work on.Wishes and will return tomorrow.Lynne

Precious items Cindy, you worked miracles again! The best advice my mum gave me was to always follow my heart. Sometimes I went with the mind in deciding something, but I had to admit it afterwards, mum was right (as usual :-) I still live by her "golden rule", hugs, Ira

The advice is the same advice I give my kids EVERY DAY!! It is;Don't be in such a hurry to grow up! You are only 11 (for example) one time! Enjoy every moment! You will be a grown up soon enough!! So stay the age that you are for as long as you can!!xxDaniella

Hi Cindy! What a nice post and those creations are beautiful.My mom is still giving advise..whether asked or not...hehe. Ww've worked together in retail floral for 39 years! She's taught me all I know, so the one that bangs around is'Listen to your Mother'

I love these pieces Cindy, especially the necklace ... all beautiful. Advice ??? hmmmm well mam used to tell me to keep my hand over my penny lol .... i didnt and ended up with my first son hehe. .... I was very young and dont regret it as we are still together nowhugs June xxxxxx

Hi, Cindy! Your necklace and journal are gorgeous!! Always love your work! As far as advice...hmmm...I think I learned more from my mom by the example she set - seeing her inner strength and determination and her ability to show unconditional love has really made all the difference in my life. Altho' many of the other comments reflect sayings I heard from my mother growing up. But one thing stands out in my mind, she said, "Nothing is life is free. Anything worth having is worth working for." And I have to say I've found that to be quite true. Not sure if that would be considered advice per se, but I've rambled on long enough here. lol. I'm enjoying seeing all your beautiful creations for Mothering week. *hugs* :)

Love your items you have shown here. Advice from my Mom? Hmmmm...I guess it would be that old adage "a stitch in time saves nine"....in other words the sooner you took care of something the better. If you fix a small tear it won't become a big one. BOY! I am wondering what MY kids would say about their best advice from me! lol Hugs- Diana

I have a lot of catching up to do! LOL What beautiful pieces. My mom gave me a lot of advice - I think all of it was appreciated, although I probably didn't think so at the time. :) That's what moms are for - giving sound advice. Theresa

Beautiful work. I never see anything on your blog I don't like. I can't think of just one piece of advice my Mom gave me. She gave me so many. She was my best friend and I consulted her on everything. Her advice was always the best I could get, even if I didn't always agree with it.

beautiful art today Cindy! my mother also said "this too shall pass." but if i was complaining too much she'd say "into each life a little rain must fall." too cute that mom of mine. xo(ps we had the snow white book and record too!)